The ultimate cozy, feel-good soup for cooler days! Made with savory sausage, sweet potato, cauliflower, carrots, kale and nourishing bone broth, it’s packed with protein, fiber and colorful whole-food ingredients!
This cozy sausage, sweet potato + kale soup is the perfect nourishing meal for chilly days. Made with protein-rich sausage, hearty sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots and leafy kale simmered in flavorful bone broth, it’s packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals to keep you full and satisfied. It’s naturally gluten- and dairy-free, comes together in one pot and reheats beautifully, making it an easy option for meal prep, busy weeknights or whenever you’re craving something warm and comforting.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium sweet potato, peeled + cubed
½ head cauliflower, chopped into small florets
2–3 carrots, sliced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups kale, chopped
6 cups chicken bone broth
1 tbsp olive or avocado oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt + black pepper to taste
Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
Add the onion, carrots and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
Add the sweet potato, cauliflower, Italian seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper.
Pour in the bone broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are tender.
Stir in the kale and cook another 3–5 minutes until wilted.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Finish with a squeeze of lemon if you want a little brightness.
For extra protein: Use a full pound of sausage plus a higher-protein bone broth. You could also add white beans for extra protein and fiber.
